This Guacamole Recipe Can Double as a Facial Mask

Four simple steps to a dual-purpose snack

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I’ll be honest with you—I’ve never tried a typical avocado face mask before. Just the thought of mixing my prized avocados with honey makes me cringe. Why should I waste all that creamy goodness on my face when it could be going in my mouth instead?

Now you can make your own guacamole with savory ingredients that doubles as a face mask. Simply set about 2 tablespoons of the final mixture aside for your face (that is, if you can stop yourself from eating it all).

4. Add the lime mixture, tomato and cilantro into the bowl with the avocados. Mix all ingredients together until your preferred guac consistency is reached.

Photo by Caitlin Shoemaker

Take the two tablespoons of guac that you set aside earlier and apply it to your face in a thin layer. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes (until it starts to dry) and then rinse it off with warm water. You’ll be tempted to eat it, but we don’t suggest following through with that one.